Gary Neville has suggested Jose Mourinho may have to deal with Paul Pogba's weaknesses in order to see the best out of the Manchester United star.

The France international has struggled in recent weeks with the Red Devils boss omitting him from the starting line-up vs Sevilla in favour of youngster Scott McTominay.

But as debate rages as to whether Pogba must adapt or whether Mourinho must build around the former Juventus star, Neville has offered his take on where his future at Old Trafford.

"I think he's better when he's free when he isn't disciplined," Neville told Sky Sports Super Six. "I remember when Veron came to United and played alongside Scholes, and while they were free there was a structure to what they did.

"If Scholes went forward Veron would sit, and if Verson went forward Scholes would. So when Veron came it changed the midfield.

Jose Mourinho has told Pogba and his players to earn his trust (Image: Getty Images Europe)

Pogba has endured a tough few weeks (Image: TF-Images/Getty)

Mournho is yet to build his side around the France international (Image: Getty)

"Pogba reminds me very much of Veron in the way he reads and sees the game. My view is you have to pick him to his strengths and if you play him in midfield you have to accept he won't always be where you want him to be.

"I think he is better in a three in midfield. My view is United knew what they were getting when they signed him, and ultimately you have to play him to his strengths."

Pogba will hope to return to the United XI on Sunday against Chelsea, with a run in the Champions League if they can edge past Sevilla too, in order to prove his influence on the side once again.

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